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From the new HSK 3.0 word list. Every word here has an original Chinese example, English translation and pinyin. Try reading the example after recalling the word.
27 word entries · Batch 1 of 3
前
前 · qián
before; in front of
上课前，我喝了一杯水。
shàng kè qián， wǒ hē le yī bēi shuǐ。
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Before class, I drank a glass of water.
Here, 前: before; in front of.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
一直往前走。
Here, 前: forward. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- before; in front of
- front
- forward
- ahead
- first
- top (followed by a number)
- future
- ago
- before
- BC (e.g. 前293年)
- former
- formerly
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 163, syllabus PDF page 84. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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前面
前面 · qiánmiàn
in front; ahead
车站就在前面。
chē zhàn jiù zài qián miàn。
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The station is just ahead.
Here, 前面: in front; ahead.
Dictionary senses and source
- in front; ahead
- ahead
- in front
- preceding
- above
- also pr. [qian2 mian5]
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 419, syllabus PDF page 90. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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面前
面前 · miànqián
in front of someone or something
老师站在学生面前。
lǎo shī zhàn zài xué shēng miàn qián。
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The teacher stands in front of the students.
Here, 面前: in front of someone or something.
Dictionary senses and source
- in front of someone or something
- in front of
- facing
- (in the) presence (of)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 770, syllabus PDF page 99. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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前年
前年 · qiánnián
the year before last
我前年去过中国。
wǒ qián nián qù guo zhōng guó。
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I went to China the year before last.
Here, 前年: the year before last.
Dictionary senses and source
- the year before last
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 805, syllabus PDF page 100. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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前天
前天 · qiántiān
the day before yesterday
我前天去看了奶奶。
wǒ qián tiān qù kàn le nǎi nai。
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I visited my grandmother the day before yesterday.
Here, 前天: the day before yesterday.
Dictionary senses and source
- the day before yesterday
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 806, syllabus PDF page 100. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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以前
以前 · yǐqián
before; previously
吃饭以前，请先洗手。
chī fàn yǐ qián， qǐng xiān xǐ shǒu。
Show English meaning
Please wash your hands before eating.
Here, 以前: before; previously.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
我以前去过。
Here, 以前: before. Learn this use in its lesson.
三点以前回来。
Here, 以前: before. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- before; previously
- before
- formerly
- previous
- ago
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 927, syllabus PDF page 103. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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目前
目前 · mùqián
at present; currently
目前我还在学习这门课程。
mù qián wǒ hái zài xué xí zhè mén kè chéng。
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I am still studying this course at present.
Here, 目前: at present; currently.
Dictionary senses and source
- at present; currently
- at the present time
- currently
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1520, syllabus PDF page 117. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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前方
前方 · qiánfāng
ahead; the area in front
前方有一个路口。
qián fāng yǒu yí gè lù kǒu。
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There is a junction ahead.
Here, 前方: ahead; the area in front.
Dictionary senses and source
- ahead; the area in front
- ahead
- the front
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1577, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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前后
前后 · qiánhòu
before and after; around a time, depending on context
春节前后，我打算回家。
chūn jié qián hòu， wǒ dǎ suàn huí jiā。
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I am planning to go home around Chinese New Year.
Here, 前后: before and after; around a time, depending on context.
Dictionary senses and source
- before and after; around a time, depending on context
- around
- from beginning to end
- all around
- front and rear
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1578, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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提前
提前 · tíqián
in advance; earlier than the planned time
我们提前十分钟到了。
wǒ men tí qián shí fēn zhōng dào le。
Show English meaning
We arrived ten minutes early.
Here, 提前: in advance; earlier than the planned time.
Dictionary senses and source
- in advance; earlier than the planned time
- to shift to an earlier date
- to do sth ahead of time
- in advance
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1730, syllabus PDF page 123. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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About this word list
The index includes all 5,400 official HSK 3.0 entries across six levels. Different readings and official entries remain separate. Original teaching examples illustrate particular uses; additional dictionary senses are reference support. This does not establish complete syllabus teaching or exam readiness.
Use example pinyin with the audio. 一 and 不 can change tone in ordinary speech; revisit tone changes if these sound different. 儿 can join the preceding syllable, as in huìr.
Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original teaching examples retain their course-reference attribution. Self-review is saved on this device; writing is not uploaded.